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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the panelist who is critical of the idea that the Tripods don't have infrared capabilities?
(a) A science fiction writer
(b) A chemist
(c) A biologist
(d) An astronomer

2. What is the nickname Nathanael's parents use for him in informal situations?
(a) Natty
(b) There isn't one
(c) Nate
(d) El

3. What does the newscaster say will be the way to overcome the Tripods?
(a) Free men and women joining to fight
(b) Retaining control of the airports
(c) Regaining control of the military
(d) People pleading with their family to return home

4. What is the government reaction when it's discovered that the Trippy Show is being broadcast from outer space?
(a) They warn people not to watch
(b) They ban television
(c) They try to jam the signal
(d) They produce an Anti-Trippy Show

5. What excuse does Laurie give for wanting to see Andy?
(a) He has brought Andy's clean clothes
(b) He wants to talk Andy into being Capped
(c) He has brought books
(d) He wants to talk Andy out of being Capped

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angela do while Dr. Monmouth is talking to Laurie and the others?

2. Who among the villagers are not Capped after the army is defeated?

3. How many bedrooms are there in the guesthouse?

4. Why is Ilse going to Switzerland?

5. What does Martha say she wants Pa to do with Uncle Ian's briefcase?

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